Catfish Archives - Page 8 of 11 - Mississippi Sportsman

May 25, 2026

Slinky weights, built with large split-shot or buckshot pellets stuffed into paracord and sealed inside, are much less likely to hang up when dragged across the bottom for catfish.

Trolling for catfish: Slinky weight is key

July 15, 2015 Phillip Gentry

From late June through November catfish move around a lot due to a number of factors and one of the best ways to target mobile cats is to drift or troll. […]

Catfish have an amazingly developed sense of smell, so stink baits definitely work. But how much should you use?

Do stink baits really catch more catfish?

July 6, 2015 Hal Schramm

For many catfish anglers, at least those pursuing channels and blues, success follows those in the right place at the right time with the right smell. […]

Cut shrimp is a good bait for catfish letting the bait drop near the bottom.

Make your own ‘natural’ bait

May 15, 2015 John J. Woods

Most catfish, buffalo and carp fishermen have used packaged dough balls bought from local bait shops, but, after spending a lot of money, they’ve learned to make these fish tasty treats on their own. Here is a simple recipe to cook your own homemade dough ball baits. […]

Slice a pool noodle the way you would a pineapple, ending up with several thumb-sized pieces. The noodle chuck can be placed on the hook and slathered in prepared bait.

This ‘noodling is’ for hook and line

May 15, 2015 Phillip Gentry

For rod-and-reel anglers, applying any of the many varieties of dip bait or stink bait concoctions to small pieces of the noodles is geat for catfish. […]

Many of the MDWFP’s state lakes are home to fishing rodeos, where volunteers help children or the physically challenged catch catfish stocked by the agency.

Choice lakes

May 15, 2015 David Hawkins

Two mid-state lakes hold promise for the angler wishing for a catfish supper. Shadow Lake at Roosevelt State Park, while not technically a state lake, is managed in a very similar fashion. Park manager Andre Hollis said the better fishing was along the dam. […]

Hand-grabbers target big flathead catfish by reaching into their nests, getting bit and then wrestling the big fish to the surface.

Grabbling season open

May 4, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi’s noodling season — a.k.a. hand-grabbing or grabbling season — opened statewide Friday (May 1) and will continue through July 15. […]

A little time and the right bait will result in a cooler of tasty catfish fillets.

Public access ‘channels’ — Catfishing tips for Mississippi’s public waters

May 1, 2015 David Hawkins

In Mississippi, fishermen are blessed with a system of state lakes and state park lakes managed by the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks that, while popular with some locals, remain some of our most underutilized recreational resources. […]

Catfishing has definitely become a more-popular part of the fishing scene, with tournaments popping up everywhere.

The changing face of catfish anglers

March 5, 2015 Hal Schramm

Interest in catfishing — particularly trophy catfish — appears to be growing. […]

Cleaning monster catfish

December 15, 2014 Jerald Horst

Derek Logan’s method of cleaning giant catfish — those over 25 pounds — produces beautiful chunks of boneless, snow-white meat. […]

Catfish Hotspot Series: No gamble at Tunica

December 1, 2014 Phillip Gentry

Using the old oxbow Tunica Lake as a base, Mississippi River fishermen have a sure bet on cold-water catfish action. […]

Derek’s Potato-Crusted Catfish

November 24, 2014 Jerald Horst

After he heard about frying venison backstrap with crushed potato chips and croutons, Derek Logan fried fish with instant mashed potatoes. […]

Jerry Pounders of Columbus is a man of God first and a catfisherman second. He loves to catch trophy-sized flathead catfish from Pickensville Lake near his home.

Pounders picks apart Pickensville — Best catfishing tactics for Tenn-Tom’s Aliceville Pool

November 1, 2014 Phillip Gentry

For Jerry Pounders of Columbus, catching catfish out of the Tenn-Tom waterway comes second nature. His first calling is in the service of the Lord as a youth pastor at Zion Assembly Church of God, but fishing isn’t far behind and he manages to find time to fish with his brother Joey. […]